With a recent GRAMMY nod, Mexico68 Afrobeat Orchestra has been entertaining large and small crowds for the better part of the decade.
EAST LOS ANGELES MEETS LAGOS (NIGERIA)!
Mexico68 Afrobeat Orchestra is Los Angeles’s own Afrobeat powerhouse that is profoundly inspired by the creative genius of Nigerian musician and activist, Fela Kuti and his classic bands, Afrika 70 and Egypt 80.
Mexico68 Afrobeat Orchestra pays respect to the originators of Afrobeat by laboring to faithfully execute their original music, and various Fela covers, as closely as possible to the original sources, while yet infusing their unique experiences, perspectives, and struggles.
Mexico68 Afrobeat Orchestra is a diverse band, consisting of 13 members who hail primarily from East Los Angeles and surrounding Southern California neighborhoods and Cities. The band’s heart and soul are deeply rooted deeply in the East Side of Los Angeles.
Mexico68 Afrobeat Orchestra has shared the stage with many amazing bands and musicians, such as Lee Scratch Perry, The Abyssinians, Red Baraat, Chicano Batman, Jungle Fire, Ethio Cali, Western Standard Time, Anthony B, Pato Banton, The Lions, Buyepongo, Monophonics, as well as various exciting and interesting bands from Los Angeles.
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Mexico68 Afrobeat Orchestra-Photo courtesy of Piero F. Giunti
Mexico68 Afrobeat Orchestra-Photo courtesy of Farah Sosa
Mexico68 Afrobeat Orchestra-Photo courtesy of Farah Sosa Photography
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